Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Ellwood City list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ellwood City, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ellwood City. The rest are spread across Youngstown (6), Cranberry Twp (3), and Pittsburgh (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 7.3 miles out. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.3, 7.4, 7.6 |
The leading options for Ellwood City are Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Butler, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (24.0 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Ellwood City. Freezer repair in Ellwood City.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ellwood City
Most ice maker calls in Ellwood City come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Ellwood City Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ellwood City, PA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Ellwood City faster and cheaper.